Mexico: The Frozen Revolution

1973 1h 5m ES

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 7

Documentary

Synopsis

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A thorough analysis of the socio-politics of Mexico, within the historical context of the Mexican Revolution reality. Includes footage from the 1910s, interviews with farmers, politicians, intellectuals, middle class, union, etc, as well as scenes from the life of an Indian family in Chiapas, their religious rituals, their crops, trials and bilingual schools. The film ends with the slaughter in the Plaza de Tlatelolco in 1968, during the infamous Olympics.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Raymundo Gleyzer
Writers: Raymundo Gleyzer
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Argentina, Mexico

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RUNTIME

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Tight 65-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Argentina, Mexico.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Steve Susman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0128344 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Raymundo Gleyzer directs. Steve Susman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Argentina, Mexico. Dialogue in Spanish.

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1Tight 65-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
253 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: Argentina, Mexico.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Steve Susman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt0128344 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.